Lora Worthington

Jul 4, 2010

OSCEOLA- Lora Worthington, 93, passed away July 4, 2010 at Rivercrest Specialty Hospital in Mishawaka. She was a recent resident at St. Paul''s Good Shepherd unit, where she experienced a renewed quality of life, thanks to a caring and attentive staff. Born in South Bend to the late Will and Ada (Stiffney) Shroyer, Lora was the youngest of three children....

Jeffery M. Bishop

Jul 1, 2010

Jeffery M. Bishop, 44, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Elkhart General Hospital. The Elkhart native was born on January 15, 1966 and was employed as a Machinist at Custom Fabricators. Jeff was a devoted father and also enjoyed spending time outdoors; he was an avid fan of NASCAR, the Cubs and Notre Dame. Jeff is survived by his son,...

John W. Prugh

Jun 30, 2010

John W. Prugh, age 95 of Elkhart, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. John was born September 21, 1914 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Fred and Martha (Davenport) Prugh. On July 20, 1940, John married his wife, Mary, in Elkhart, Indiana. She preceded him in death, passing away in November of 1998. John is survived...

William Gilpin

Jun 29, 2010

William Gilpin, age 86, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Hospice House of St. Joseph County. William was born July 30, 1923.\ Surviving is his wife, Emmie Gilpin of Plymouth, 2 sons, Bill Gilpin of South Bend, and Scott Gilpin of Plymouth, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Don...

Sam T. Doi

Jun 29, 2010

Sam T. Doi, age 88 of Mishawaka, passed away June 29, 2010 at his residence of natural causes. Sam was born November 30, 1921 in Pasco, Washington to the late Tomijiro and Ksen (Nakayama) Doi. Surviving are his children, Keith Doi and his wife Mary, Kimberly Langkil and her husband Tim, and a step son, Brent Huffman. Sam is also...

Ralph J. Smith

Jun 29, 2010

Ralph J. Smith, age 63, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away at 7:05 am Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Ralph was born April 24, 1947 in Newport, Arkansas to Ralph R. and Martha Alice (Weatherford) Smith. Surviving is his Mother, Martha Smith of Mishawaka, and his children, Debi (Morris) Boroff of Norwalk, Ohio, and Joel (Melissa)...

Eugene D. Barnes

Jun 25, 2010

Eugene D. Barnes, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away at 11:07 am, Friday, June 25, 2010 in Hospice House of South Bend. Eugene was born on December 17, 1923 in Plymouth, IN to the late Fidella (Brentell) and Jasper Barnes. On February 23, 1952 in Hungarian Presbyterian Church, he married Wilma Gyori. He is survived by his loving wife, Wilma and...

Richard Alan Pedler

Jun 23, 2010

Richard Alan Pedler, 66, passed away peacefully in his home, with his family at his bedside, Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Richard was born on October 31, 1943 to Mary (Troyer) and Donald Pedler. He married Ann Miller on May 20, 1995, who preceded him in death. Richard is survived by his children; Stephaney (Mike) Nay, Elizabeth (Brent) Kattau and Jeffrey...

Fount Smith

Jun 21, 2010

Fount Smith, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on June 21, 2010 in his home. Fount was born on August 3, 1947 in Fount, KY to the late Letch and Laura (Tanksley) Smith. He owned and operated Smitty''s Roto Rooter for many years and was also an auto mechanic. He is survived by three children, Laura Smith of Elkhart, Fount (Bridget)...

Dianna J. Bowers

Jun 21, 2010

Dianna J. Bowers, 61, currently of Port Charlotte, FL, recently of Milford, IN, passed away at 12:58 am, Monday, June 21, 2010 in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Dianna was born on December 31, 1948 in Elkhart to the late Junior and Madeline (Dunfee) Smetzer. On July 16, 1966, in Wakarusa, she married William Bowers. She is survived by her husband, Bill...